I believe it's the second biggest city, population-wise, in the United States. So why don't these forums have a subforum or even a decent general thread dedicated to LA? Any Angelenos or other transplants, like me, here at the PPK?

I posted this to the other Los Angeles thread as well, but it's worth repeating here.

I went to Madeleine Bistro last night! The food was superb, as usual over there (I only go on very special occasions, because it's also pricey). I found out though that the owners will be opening a gelato/panini shop (called Maddie's) on Pico, near the Westside Pavilion. The are hoping to have it open around Labor Day weekend. I can't wait to see what magical treats they'll conjure in the new place!

In the course of that conversation I also found out from some other customers at Madeleine's that Scoops has opened a second ice cream parlor on Overland and Palms. If you haven't been there, they have the most amazing flavors, four of which are vegan.

So, two new reasons for vegan ice cream lovers in Los Angeles to rejoice!

i can vouch for cruzer's pizza too! i just moved here and it was one of the first places i went to when i got here. im so sad they dont deliver to my house (im in the valley and theyre in silverlake) but its probably a good thing because i guess id go broke if i could order vegan pizza delivery all the time :)

I love all of Tony's shops: Mohawk Bend, Tony's Darts Away, and Golden Road Brewery. Not all vegan, but the vegan items are clearly labeled and they have a separate vegan prep area in the back.

My very favorite spot has already been mentioned -- Flore in Silver Lake. Yum, yum, yum. I used to live within walking distance, but not anymore. (Now I live near Doomie's! Which is delicious but very, very rich, so it's a special treat kind of place.)

There's a new pizza place downtown called Pizzanista that has vegan pizza by the slice! And Locali just opened a mini sister store downtown also called Localita -- they have any amazing vegan breakfast sandwich.

Hugo's Tacos- most menu items can be made vegan, plus vegan soft serve, kind of a Taco StandBaby Cakes-delicious donuts, cupcakes and cookies, veg and glutenfree, downtown and on LarchmontRFD, Real Food Daily-totally vegan, amazing nachos!Lucifer's Pizza-has a few vegan options, vegan cheese and carries gluten free crust.Erewhon-a wholistic foods grocer with a great vegan friendly food bar and food to go!Mare'ka-tonic bar and vegan/gluten free pizzaParu's-vegetarian/ vegan friendly indian foodIndia Sweets & Spices-spice and grocer meets-vegetarian/vegan authentic Indian food eateryLocali- A conscious convenient store, they offer great vegan sandwiches and snacks made to order, really cool people! Lasson's- just opened their deli section, lots of vegan sandwiches and treats to pick up for on the go. Nature Well- Fantastic smoothies/bulk items and tasty treats, all made vegan. Hop,skip and a jump from Flore Vegan.Shojin-Vegan Japanese food, "Say What?' you heard me! Downtown Little TokyoScoops on Heliotrope- Always have several vegan ice creams in the mix, yummy inventive flavors!